Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
When I started my first semester at PVCC, I knew that I wanted my time here to be meaningful. Having moved from Wisconsin to Charlottesville the previous summer, I was still searching for ways to find belonging in my new city and was eager to take advantage of the student life opportunities that would allow […]
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David Huynh, staff writer On Jan. 26, Vien-Giac temple held a Lunar New Year festival to celebrate the Year of the Rat. The festival included many events to ensure everyone could have fun. People from all backgrounds attended this festival. The event was completely free, including activities such as watching performers and singers to the […]
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Jude Bolick, staff writer It can be dangerous to go grocery shopping while hungry. A growling stomach can lead to a full cart of groceries when a jug of milk was the only thing on the list. Luckily, there’s a restaurant at Zion Crossroads that is perfect to stop at before a shopping trip, or […]
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Danny O’Connor, staff writer Located at Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, the Mill Room lives up to its outstanding reputation. After undergoing major renovations in 2018, the Mill Room has quickly become one of the most visited attractions at the resort. While it is most popular during its 5-10 p.m. dinner time, the restaurant also […]
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Jan Newcomb, staff writer I found the Timberwood Tap House Restaurant surprisingly relaxing, maybe because I went on a Monday night to eat out. The booths were very tall, so it felt like you had some privacy, and the lighting wasn’t dark but just enough not to hurt your eyes. The colors in the restaurant […]
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Ginger Hood, staff writer Got a taste for revolution? Revolutionary Soup is located on the Downtown Mall, hidden away on 2nd Street across from the huge mural. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and while parking is hard to find on the Downtown Mall, Revolutionary Soup is a short walk […]
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Ben Chambers, staff writer Extreme Pizza is clean and family friendly while also offering a bar area with a dozen beers on tap and a patio for when the weather is warm. Located at the 5th Street Station shopping center, Extreme Pizza brings a little of the west coast mentality to Charlottesville with skateboards, skis, […]
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PVCC Theatre hosted Spamalot from Nov. 21-24. Spamalot retells the story of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but in a Broadway musical format. There is something in this musical for everyone. Even if you are normally not a fan of musicals, you will surely enjoy this play. Monty Python and the Holy Grail fans […]
Continue ReadingCody Clark, assistant editor My early life was defined by self-isolation and a constant need to entertain myself. I live in a secluded neighborhood at least 20 to 30 minutes from anything of interest. My parents were usually busy with work or my sister who was born with autism. I would soon find video games […]
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Jessica Adkins, online editor The first year of college can be a very stressful time in one’s life. That was definitely the case for me. I was up to my neck in work and felt like I had no escape. It was not halfway through the semester, and I had already stopped going to classes […]
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